It is the duty of each caucus’ leadership, in conjunction with each state’s wildlife management agency, to determine the best means of action in your respective state and modify the below language as necessary.
#INDIANA YOUTH APPRENTICE HUNTING LICENSE LICENSE#
Currently, some form of apprentice hunting license is available in 47 states. The idea of apprentice hunting licenses was introduced to the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) at the 2005 NASC Annual Meeting, and CSF began tracking the issue during the 2006 legislative session.
In some states, the apprentice hunting license may be referred to as a “mentored hunter program.” History These programs allow apprentice hunters to receive hands-on experience while providing additional incentive to complete a formal hunter education course. In essence, the apprentice license allows potential hunters to “try it before they buy it,” making entry into the sport less challenging or intimidating for new recruits. Similarly, the apprentice hunting license provides both youth and novice adult hunters the opportunity to hunt under the supervision of an experienced and licensed hunter before they have completed their hunter education course. To increase hunter participation, many states now offer some form of youth hunting season for various species in hopes of encouraging young potential hunters to go afield.
These programs allow apprentice hunters to receive hands-on experience and provide additional incentive to complete a formal hunter education course. The apprentice hunting license is a tool for recruitment that provides both youth and adult novice hunters the opportunity to hunt under the supervision of a licensed hunter before they invest the time and energy into completing hunter education, creating a “try before you buy” option for those who may be interested in our time-honored traditions. In an attempt to encourage novice hunter participation, many states now offer some form of apprentice hunting license that permits hunters to take to the field with a mentor prior to completing a formal hunter education course.